George Washington made president 219 years ago today

ON THIS DAY, April 30, in 1789, George Washington took the oath of office to become the first President of the young United States of America. On the matter, Washington wrote James Madison the following:

As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent. It is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fixed on true principles.”

Peep how the inauguration was portrayed by the TV miniseries John Adams.

2 thoughts on “George Washington made president 219 years ago today”

  1. George Washington is probably one of America’s greatest hero’s. He gave up his privacy and his talents to steer a new country on an uncharted course.

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